E-3 Dragon

Location: Georgia
Posted: May 6, 2026
Due: May 17, 2026
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 58 - Communications, Detection and Coherent Radiation Equipment
Solicitation No: FA8539-26-Q-0003
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Notice ID
FA8539-26-Q-0003
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command
AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
Sub Command
AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER
Office
FA8539 AFSC PZABA
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: May 06, 2026 04:04 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date: May 17, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: May 18, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code: 5826 - RADIO NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT, AIRBORNE
  • NAICS Code:
    • 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Warner Robins , GA
    USA
Description

This requirement is for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Requirements Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC), for the DRAGON program on the E-3 AWACS. This contract is anticipated for 5 years (a basic plus four one-year Ordering Periods) for a total of 35 repairs.



NSN: 5826-01-717-5972

PN: 69-37369-305

FY26 Qty: 5 Repairs

FY27 Qty: 6 Repairs

FY28 Qty: 7 Repairs

FY29 Qty: 8 Repairs

FY30 Qty: 9 Repairs



The DRAGON program reduced the E-3 AWACS crew from four to three by replacing the navigator with a modern Flight Management System (FMSS). This upgrade integrated automated flight computers and large digital displays to manage flight and engine data. The E-3 Dragon Navigation Control is the only approved and capable repair source for this acquisition.



All responsible Small Business sources may submit a proposal to be considered by the contracting agency. The government will utilize the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Excluded Parties List System (EPLS), and other government databases to determine contractor status before evaluating proposals. Proposal will be evaluated based on criteria stated in the RFQ.


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Contracting Office Address
  • CP 478 926 6962 235 BYRON ST STE 19A BLDG 231
  • ROBINS AFB , GA 31098-1670
  • USA
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History
  • May 06, 2026 04:04 pm EDTPresolicitation (Original)
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